Talking HealthTech 567 - How Digital Health Is Reshaping Musculoskeletal Care in Australia and Beyond
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Nov 5, 2025 Jason Ward, co-founder and CEO of EQL, discusses the innovative ways digital health is transforming musculoskeletal care. He shares insights into EQL's mission to enhance access through tech-driven solutions, tackling challenges in funding and rural access between Australia and the UK. Jason reveals impressive pilot results showcasing a 14:1 ROI, while also emphasizing the importance of blending human clinicians with technology. Looking ahead, he examines the role of AI in ensuring equitable access to care in underserved communities.
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Founding Journey From Kitchen Table To Equal
- Jason Ward built his first startup with his stepfather focused on primary care and learned hard lessons from competitors like Babylon.
- That experience led him to join remote GP services and later co-found Equal to scale MSK care with tech and clinicians.
Tech Scales Clinician Capacity
- Equal combines technology with human clinicians to scale musculoskeletal care rather than fully replacing clinicians.
- They focus on measurable clinical outcomes and economic ROI to ensure solutions are sustainable and scalable.
ROI Is Essential For Scale
- Delivering clinical benefit alone isn't enough; solutions must demonstrate economic ROI to scale in health systems.
- Payers and systems will only adopt sustainable, cost-effective interventions at scale.